Patents by Inventor Kenneth J. Muschelewicz

Kenneth J. Muschelewicz has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8158230
    Abstract: A tamper evident composite film is disclosed. The composite film contains a first film layer made from polyester adjacent to a second film layer made from a polyolefin, such as a low density polyethylene. If desired, the composite film can further include a third film layer positioned on the opposite side of the second film layer. The composite film is produced through a coextrusion process. In one embodiment, the composite film can be biaxially stretched prior to use. The composite film is constructed so that the first film layer will delaminate from the second film layer when the composite film is tampered with or otherwise mishandled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Publication number: 20090117307
    Abstract: A tamper evident composite film is disclosed. The composite film contains a first film layer made from polyester adjacent to a second film layer made from a polyolefin, such as a low density polyethylene. If desired, the composite film can further include a third film layer positioned on the opposite side of the second film layer. The composite film is produced through a coextrusion process. In one embodiment, the composite film can be biaxially stretched prior to use. The composite film is constructed so that the first film layer will delaminate from the second film layer when the composite film is tampered with or otherwise mishandled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, Inc.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 6645615
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating includes water soluble copolyester; and optionally includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 6613430
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having release properties. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and a release coating on the film layer. The release coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, includes a cross-linkable acrylic and a polyolefin wax. The coating can optionally include a polysiloxane in combination with one or both of the acrylic and polyolefin wax.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2003
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Stephen J. Gust, Jan C. Westermeier, John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz, Jeffrey R. Rounsley, Jose F. Alfaro
  • Publication number: 20020122935
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating includes a binder, preferably a polyvinyl pyrrolidone; and optionally includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2002
    Publication date: September 5, 2002
    Inventors: John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Publication number: 20020058758
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coated polymer film having release properties. The film includes a self-supporting polymer film layer, and a release coating on the film layer. The release coating, which can also be applied to alternate substrates, includes a cross-linkable acrylic and a polyolefin wax. The coating can optionally include a polysiloxane in combination with one or both of the acrylic and polyolefin wax.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2001
    Publication date: May 16, 2002
    Applicant: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC.
    Inventors: Edwin C. Culbertson, Stephen J. Gust, Jan C. Westermeier, John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 6376067
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating includes a binder, preferably a polyvinyl pyrrolidone; and optionally includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 6120868
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-supporting polymer film with a silicone-containing coating layer on the front surface that is capable of releasing free silicone oil and a slip control coating on the back surface, where the slip control coating has an exposed surface adapted to contact the free silicone oil. The slip control coating comprises a binder, preferably a water-soluble copolyester comprising about 50 to about 98 mol percent isophthalic acid, about 2 to about 20 mol percent of at least one sulfomonomer containing a sulfonate group attached to a dicarboxylic nucleus, and about 100 mol percent of at least one copolymerizable glycol having from about 2 to about 11 carbon atoms; and also includes a coupler, preferably a silane. A method for controlling the slip of silicone coated film by coating the back side of the film with this slip control coating is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: John M. Heberger, Kenneth J. Muschelewicz
  • Patent number: 6020412
    Abstract: A reclaimable release coating composition is provided which includes a blend of an adhesion promoter and a silicone release agent which may be applied from an aqueous solution, dispersion or emulsion. The components form regions of adhesion promoting sites disrupted by regions of release sites on the surface of a release backing substrate coated with the composition. The different regions are substantially homogeneously distributed across the entirety of the release surface. When used as a release coating for a backing to protect an adhesive, a controlled release force of a predictable value may be obtained by providing a known weight ratio of adhesion promoter to silicone release agent in the coating composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2000
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Muschelewicz, Robert G. Posey
  • Patent number: 5965226
    Abstract: A multi-layered sheet product is provided which is useful as a release backing for pressure sensitive adhesive labels or as a liner for foodstuff containers and trays. The sheet product has a polymeric layer and a cellulosic layer laminated together and having an adhesive layer therebetween. A substantially uniform silicone coating is provided on a surface of the polymeric layer opposite the surface adhered to the cellulosic layer. The polymeric layer surface having the silicone coating thereon constitutes a smooth surface which, when the product is used as a release backing, minimizes distortion of the adhesive surface of an adhesive label upon separation of the label from the sheet product, an important feature for use with transparent labels. When used as a release liner for foodstuff containers and trays, the polymeric layer prevents absorption by the cellulosic layer of water from the foodstuff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Assignee: Mitsubishi Polyester Film, LLC
    Inventors: Kenneth J. Muschelewicz, Edward J. Koinskie, Jr.